Subsistence farming is characterised by

A. Enough surplus for scale

B. Can hire large number of labourers

C. The resource structure is rich

D. Distress scale

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The traditional method to grow crops with low resources and inputs is termed subsistence farming. When farmers grow crops to meet their needs of themselves on small scale, not for commercial purposes.
Its main characteristics are the Distress scale, along with Lack of technology, non-profit based, absence of chemical fertilizer and pesticides, etc.